boronic

/bɒˈrɒnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or derived from boric acid or boron

“The boronic acid is often used as a building block in organic synthesis.”

2. noun

a boronic acid or a compound derived from it

“The new boronic compound showed promising results in medical research.”

Synonyms

  • boric
  • boron

Antonyms

  • silicic
  • silicon